Kevin Dallman
A Canadian-born defenseman who became the heart of Kazakh hockey, rewriting the KHL's record books for scoring from the blue line.
Born 1981 (age 45)·Kazakhstani ice hockey player·Birthday: February 26·Millennials
Biography
Kevin Dallman's hockey journey is a story of transcontinental reinvention. Born in Ontario, he carved out a respectable NHL career as a reliable defenseman for Boston and St. Louis. But his legacy was forged an ocean away. In 2009, he signed with Barys Astana in the nascent Kontinental Hockey League, a move that would redefine him. Adopting Kazakhstani citizenship, Dallman transformed from a steady defender into an offensive powerhouse. His skating, vision, and shot from the point made him a constant threat, and he became the league's first true superstar defenseman. He didn't just play in the KHL; he helped establish its competitive identity, proving that elite talent could thrive outside North America. His leadership as captain of Barys and his record-setting point totals made him a foundational figure for hockey in Central Asia.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kevin was born in 1981, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kevin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1981
#1 Movie
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Best Picture
Chariots of Fire
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Kevin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1981Born
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1986Started school
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1994Became a teenager
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Could drive
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
1999Could vote
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Turned 21
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2011Turned 30
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 40
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 45 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became the first defenseman to win the KHL's scoring title, earning the Alexei Cherepanov Award in the 2010–11 season.
- Holds the KHL record for most career goals by a defenseman.
- Was named a KHL All-Star four times during his tenure with Barys Astana.
- Represented Team Kazakhstan in multiple IIHF World Championship tournaments.
Did You Know?
He is the all-time leading scorer among defensemen in KHL history.
He played for the Kazakhstan national team after gaining citizenship in 2011.
His son, Jackson, was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
“I came to build a game here, brick by brick, shift by shift.”
